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L' effet photo-électrique des rayons X dans les gaz

L' effet photo-électrique des rayons X dans les gaz

Conférence faite au Conservatoire national des arts et métiers le 23 avril 1931.
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Pages
27
Published
1931
Language
French
Prose complexity
10/10

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  • What is the significance of this work in physics?

    This paper is foundational for understanding the Auger effect, a phenomenon where an atom with an inner-shell vacancy de-excites by ejecting an electron rather than emitting an X-ray photon. Auger's detailed analysis of the photoelectric effect of X-rays in gases led directly to his discovery and explanation of this process, which is now named after him.

  • How does this paper relate to Pierre Auger's broader scientific contributions?

    This work represents a pivotal moment in Pierre Auger's career, as it laid the groundwork for his most famous discovery, the Auger effect. His subsequent research built upon these initial investigations into X-ray interactions with matter, solidifying his legacy in atomic and nuclear physics.